Cloud Security Engineer (GCP/IAM/Encryption) - Contract Rate: £600 day Outside IR35 Location: London - hybrid (3 days onsite) - Non negotable Duration: 12 month Clearance: Active SC, willingness for DV Overview Join a high-impact programme delivering secure, large-scale cloud infrastructure within a UK government environment. You'll help design and secure a private/distributed cloud platform supporting critical national services. Key Responsibilities Design & implement secure workloads in Google Distributed Cloud (GDC)/GCP (GDC experience not necessarily needed but would be strongly desired) Build and manage IAM architectures (SSO, MFA, privileged access life cycle) Enforce least privilege via resource hierarchies, policies, and constraints Configure network security controls (Firewalls, WAF, service perimeters) Deliver data protection & encryption (KMS, CMEK/EKM, sensitive data handling) Secure CI/CD pipelines with vulnerability scanning and policy enforcement Requirements Strong experience in cloud security engineering (GCP preferred; other CSPs considered) Proven IAM, network security, and compliance implementation Experience securing workloads in restricted/air-gapped/high-assurance environments Ability to translate cloud-native security practices to distributed/edge platforms Desirable GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification Experience in UK Gov secure environments (SC/DV, SECRET+) Familiarity with GDS standards or public sector delivery Please note this role will require you to undergo DV clearance. If you currently hold ACTIVE SC clearance and match the above requirements please reach out
May 15, 2026
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Cloud Security Engineer (GCP/IAM/Encryption) - Contract Rate: £600 day Outside IR35 Location: London - hybrid (3 days onsite) - Non negotable Duration: 12 month Clearance: Active SC, willingness for DV Overview Join a high-impact programme delivering secure, large-scale cloud infrastructure within a UK government environment. You'll help design and secure a private/distributed cloud platform supporting critical national services. Key Responsibilities Design & implement secure workloads in Google Distributed Cloud (GDC)/GCP (GDC experience not necessarily needed but would be strongly desired) Build and manage IAM architectures (SSO, MFA, privileged access life cycle) Enforce least privilege via resource hierarchies, policies, and constraints Configure network security controls (Firewalls, WAF, service perimeters) Deliver data protection & encryption (KMS, CMEK/EKM, sensitive data handling) Secure CI/CD pipelines with vulnerability scanning and policy enforcement Requirements Strong experience in cloud security engineering (GCP preferred; other CSPs considered) Proven IAM, network security, and compliance implementation Experience securing workloads in restricted/air-gapped/high-assurance environments Ability to translate cloud-native security practices to distributed/edge platforms Desirable GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification Experience in UK Gov secure environments (SC/DV, SECRET+) Familiarity with GDS standards or public sector delivery Please note this role will require you to undergo DV clearance. If you currently hold ACTIVE SC clearance and match the above requirements please reach out
Senior IT Network & Infrastructure Engineer West Wales (office-based, with occasional cover at a nearby secondary site) £48,000 per annum (some flexibility for the right candidate) What You'll Do: Take ownership of the organisation's network and infrastructure across a busy on-site environment Design, implement and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN and VPN solutions Configure and manage Routers, Switches, Firewalls and load balancers Lead network upgrades, migrations and infrastructure improvement projects Deliver secure remote access (VPN, IPsec, SSL/TLS, SSH) Drive network security best practice including Firewall rules, IDS/IPS, encryption and PKI Monitor network performance, capacity and security and troubleshoot complex issues Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network services Manage patching, configuration backups and documentation Provide technical guidance and support to a junior IT support colleague Participate in on-call support and incident response as required What You'll Bring: Proven experience designing and supporting enterprise-level networks Strong knowledge of routing and core network services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) Solid network security experience (Firewalls, VPNs, encryption standards) Experience working in on-prem/operational environments where uptime matters Windows Server experience Virtualisation exposure (VMware vSphere or similar) is highly beneficial Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP (or equivalent) are advantageous Comfortable working on-site and being hands-on in a small IT team Why You Should Apply: Senior, hands-on role with real ownership of networks and infrastructure Small IT team where your work makes an immediate impact Visibility and support from senior stakeholders (including CEO involvement in IT) Stable, long-term environment within an established organisation Clear two-stage interview process with a practical or presentation element Ready to Apply? Contact Lewis Allen to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
May 15, 2026
Full time
Senior IT Network & Infrastructure Engineer West Wales (office-based, with occasional cover at a nearby secondary site) £48,000 per annum (some flexibility for the right candidate) What You'll Do: Take ownership of the organisation's network and infrastructure across a busy on-site environment Design, implement and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN and VPN solutions Configure and manage Routers, Switches, Firewalls and load balancers Lead network upgrades, migrations and infrastructure improvement projects Deliver secure remote access (VPN, IPsec, SSL/TLS, SSH) Drive network security best practice including Firewall rules, IDS/IPS, encryption and PKI Monitor network performance, capacity and security and troubleshoot complex issues Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network services Manage patching, configuration backups and documentation Provide technical guidance and support to a junior IT support colleague Participate in on-call support and incident response as required What You'll Bring: Proven experience designing and supporting enterprise-level networks Strong knowledge of routing and core network services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) Solid network security experience (Firewalls, VPNs, encryption standards) Experience working in on-prem/operational environments where uptime matters Windows Server experience Virtualisation exposure (VMware vSphere or similar) is highly beneficial Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP (or equivalent) are advantageous Comfortable working on-site and being hands-on in a small IT team Why You Should Apply: Senior, hands-on role with real ownership of networks and infrastructure Small IT team where your work makes an immediate impact Visibility and support from senior stakeholders (including CEO involvement in IT) Stable, long-term environment within an established organisation Clear two-stage interview process with a practical or presentation element Ready to Apply? Contact Lewis Allen to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
Network Engineer - SC/DV Cleared - £80,000 Are you someone who thrives in hands-on, high-security environments? We're looking for a skilled Network Engineer who enjoys building, optimising, and maintaining complex network infrastructures across both local and global environments. In this role, you'll: Design, deliver, and support robust LAN and large-scale WAN environments Translate application-specific needs into precise and secure Firewall policies Experiment, test, and validate emerging technologies in a lab/POC setting Apply Secure-by-Design principles throughout network solutions Core Experience Required Solid background in implementing and supporting: Wide Area Network architectures Major routing protocols (eg, OSPF, BGP) VPN technologies and security platforms (eg, IKEv2, next-generation Firewalls) Technical documentation-turning high-level design into detailed configuration and deployment steps Bonus Skills Experience with: Modern data centre networking (spine-leaf topologies, EVPN, BGP, Geneve) High-assurance encryption solutions Automation/orchestration tools (eg, Ansible, Terraform) White-box networking platforms (eg, Mellanox, Cumulus, Nvidia) NSX troubleshooting and support Cisco CCNP-level knowledge or similar practical expertise Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be UK sole nationals and hold SC or DV clearance.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Network Engineer - SC/DV Cleared - £80,000 Are you someone who thrives in hands-on, high-security environments? We're looking for a skilled Network Engineer who enjoys building, optimising, and maintaining complex network infrastructures across both local and global environments. In this role, you'll: Design, deliver, and support robust LAN and large-scale WAN environments Translate application-specific needs into precise and secure Firewall policies Experiment, test, and validate emerging technologies in a lab/POC setting Apply Secure-by-Design principles throughout network solutions Core Experience Required Solid background in implementing and supporting: Wide Area Network architectures Major routing protocols (eg, OSPF, BGP) VPN technologies and security platforms (eg, IKEv2, next-generation Firewalls) Technical documentation-turning high-level design into detailed configuration and deployment steps Bonus Skills Experience with: Modern data centre networking (spine-leaf topologies, EVPN, BGP, Geneve) High-assurance encryption solutions Automation/orchestration tools (eg, Ansible, Terraform) White-box networking platforms (eg, Mellanox, Cumulus, Nvidia) NSX troubleshooting and support Cisco CCNP-level knowledge or similar practical expertise Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be UK sole nationals and hold SC or DV clearance.
Atrium Workforce Solutions UK Limited
Leeds, Yorkshire
Senior z/Linux Engineer (RHEL/IBM Z) DURATION: Initial 6 months (likely extension) LOCATION: Leeds OR Edinburgh OR Manchester OR Halifax ONSITE REQUIREMENTS: Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week (local office) ENGAGEMENT TYPE: Outside IR35 DAY RATE: Market rates (Competitive) LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK: Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role. ATRIUM GLOBAL SUMMARY Atrium Global is supporting a client in the financial services sector in hiring a Senior z/Linux Engineer to join their Core Infrastructure Platform team within Mainframe Services. JOB OVERVIEW This role is focused on the support, stability and continuous improvement of enterprise Linux environments running on IBM Z. You will work across a highly regulated, mission-critical platform, primarily supporting RHEL-based z/Linux systems under z/VM. This is a Linux-first role, requiring strong hands-on system administration experience within enterprise production environments. Exposure to IBM Z is highly beneficial, but strong Linux engineers with the right background will also be considered. RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide hands-on support and engineering across enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments * Support BAU operations across development, test and production (incident, problem and change) * Provision, configure and maintain z/Linux virtual machines under z/VM * Deliver OS patching, upgrades and vulnerability remediation across Linux platforms * Support platform life cycle management, ensuring stability, performance and compliance * Work closely with adjacent infrastructure teams (Mainframe, storage, network, security) * Contribute to platform improvements, upgrades and optimisation initiatives * Produce and maintain technical documentation, runbooks and operational procedures * Participate in on-call/standby rota (approx. 1 week in 4-5) REQUIREMENTS * Strong Linux system administration experience (RHEL preferred) * Proven experience supporting enterprise production environments (BAU, incidents, patching, upgrades) * Experience working in regulated or large-scale environments (eg banking, government, utilities) * Hands-on experience with OS patching, upgrades and vulnerability remediation * Familiarity with ITIL-aligned processes (incident, problem, change management) * Ability to work independently within an established infrastructure/platform team Desirable: * Experience with z/Linux (s390x) or Linux on IBM Z * Exposure to z/VM and virtualisation concepts * Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Bash, Python) * Exposure to OpenShift or container platforms
May 15, 2026
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Senior z/Linux Engineer (RHEL/IBM Z) DURATION: Initial 6 months (likely extension) LOCATION: Leeds OR Edinburgh OR Manchester OR Halifax ONSITE REQUIREMENTS: Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week (local office) ENGAGEMENT TYPE: Outside IR35 DAY RATE: Market rates (Competitive) LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK: Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role. ATRIUM GLOBAL SUMMARY Atrium Global is supporting a client in the financial services sector in hiring a Senior z/Linux Engineer to join their Core Infrastructure Platform team within Mainframe Services. JOB OVERVIEW This role is focused on the support, stability and continuous improvement of enterprise Linux environments running on IBM Z. You will work across a highly regulated, mission-critical platform, primarily supporting RHEL-based z/Linux systems under z/VM. This is a Linux-first role, requiring strong hands-on system administration experience within enterprise production environments. Exposure to IBM Z is highly beneficial, but strong Linux engineers with the right background will also be considered. RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide hands-on support and engineering across enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments * Support BAU operations across development, test and production (incident, problem and change) * Provision, configure and maintain z/Linux virtual machines under z/VM * Deliver OS patching, upgrades and vulnerability remediation across Linux platforms * Support platform life cycle management, ensuring stability, performance and compliance * Work closely with adjacent infrastructure teams (Mainframe, storage, network, security) * Contribute to platform improvements, upgrades and optimisation initiatives * Produce and maintain technical documentation, runbooks and operational procedures * Participate in on-call/standby rota (approx. 1 week in 4-5) REQUIREMENTS * Strong Linux system administration experience (RHEL preferred) * Proven experience supporting enterprise production environments (BAU, incidents, patching, upgrades) * Experience working in regulated or large-scale environments (eg banking, government, utilities) * Hands-on experience with OS patching, upgrades and vulnerability remediation * Familiarity with ITIL-aligned processes (incident, problem, change management) * Ability to work independently within an established infrastructure/platform team Desirable: * Experience with z/Linux (s390x) or Linux on IBM Z * Exposure to z/VM and virtualisation concepts * Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Bash, Python) * Exposure to OpenShift or container platforms
Senior Machine Learning Engineer - GenAI, LLM, RAG - 12 month contract I'm looking for Machine Learning Engineers (and Senior Data Scientists with strong engineering capability) who have real, hands-on experience building GenAI applications end-to-end. Not just prototypes, but production systems. This is a full-stack ML Engineering role where you'll design, build, deploy, and monitor GenAI applications that integrate LLMs as part of a wider system. You'll be working on: Building production-grade GenAI applications using Python Developing LLM-powered systems with LangChain, LangSmith, and modern Python libraries Designing and implementing RAG pipelines, vector stores, and retrieval logic Building agentic workflows, tool-calling, and multi-step reasoning systems Implementing guardrails, safety layers, and controls Designing monitoring for latency, drift, hallucinations, cost, and safety signals Integrating LLMs into broader application architectures (APIs, services, orchestration) Working across the full life cycle: data prep - modelling - evaluation - deployment - observability We're looking for people who have: Delivered real GenAI applications into production, not just PoCs Strong Python engineering skills Experience with LangChain, LangSmith, LlamaIndex, or similar frameworks Deep understanding of LLM behaviour, prompting, evaluation, and optimisation Experience building monitoring, logging, and guardrail frameworks Ability to work across the stack: data, model, application, and infrastructure Strong communication skills and ability to work with product, engineering, and business teams This is ideal for ML Engineers who love building end-to-end systems, not just models. People who can take a GenAI idea from concept to production and own the full life cycle. If you've built and shipped GenAI applications and want to work on high-impact, enterprise-scale projects, please apply.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Senior Machine Learning Engineer - GenAI, LLM, RAG - 12 month contract I'm looking for Machine Learning Engineers (and Senior Data Scientists with strong engineering capability) who have real, hands-on experience building GenAI applications end-to-end. Not just prototypes, but production systems. This is a full-stack ML Engineering role where you'll design, build, deploy, and monitor GenAI applications that integrate LLMs as part of a wider system. You'll be working on: Building production-grade GenAI applications using Python Developing LLM-powered systems with LangChain, LangSmith, and modern Python libraries Designing and implementing RAG pipelines, vector stores, and retrieval logic Building agentic workflows, tool-calling, and multi-step reasoning systems Implementing guardrails, safety layers, and controls Designing monitoring for latency, drift, hallucinations, cost, and safety signals Integrating LLMs into broader application architectures (APIs, services, orchestration) Working across the full life cycle: data prep - modelling - evaluation - deployment - observability We're looking for people who have: Delivered real GenAI applications into production, not just PoCs Strong Python engineering skills Experience with LangChain, LangSmith, LlamaIndex, or similar frameworks Deep understanding of LLM behaviour, prompting, evaluation, and optimisation Experience building monitoring, logging, and guardrail frameworks Ability to work across the stack: data, model, application, and infrastructure Strong communication skills and ability to work with product, engineering, and business teams This is ideal for ML Engineers who love building end-to-end systems, not just models. People who can take a GenAI idea from concept to production and own the full life cycle. If you've built and shipped GenAI applications and want to work on high-impact, enterprise-scale projects, please apply.
Senior Network Engineer (Low Latency/Co-Location) - 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - London Office Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Rate: £600 per day (can be negotiable) Location: London (Soho) Role Overview Working closely with the Low Latency Co-Location Team Lead, the Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for the design, deployment, and support of high-performance network infrastructure within client data centre and exchange co-location environments. The role focuses on delivering low-latency routing and switching solutions across multiple exchanges and global infrastructure environments. You will operate within a complex, multi-vendor network environment and play a key role in implementing scalable, resilient connectivity solutions while adapting to evolving technology and procurement challenges. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain high-performance, low-latency network infrastructure within exchange and co-location environments. Implement routing and switching solutions across multi-vendor platforms, particularly Cisco and Arista. Support and evolve global WAN connectivity and cloud networking solutions. Configure and troubleshoot multicast network environments used for market data distribution. Deploy and support low-latency timing infrastructure, including GPS, PTP, NTP, and PPS systems. Install and maintain infrastructure within co-location facilities including rack-and-stack, cross-connects, and vendor coordination. Implement and operate packet capture, monitoring, and network analysis tools to troubleshoot performance and latency issues. What You Will Ideally Bring: Proven experience as a network engineer in complex, multi-vendor environments. Hands-on experience working in data centre or co-location environments. Experience supporting low-latency or performance-sensitive network infrastructure. Previous exposure to exchange or financial trading connectivity environments is advantageous. Strong hands-on experience with routing and switching technologies. Strong operational experience with Cisco and Arista networking platforms. Solid understanding of core networking protocols and concepts including: BGP, OSPF, VLANs, Spanning Tree (STP), QoS, Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting Experience configuring and supporting multicast networking. Familiarity with Fortinet Firewalls. Experience implementing network timing solutions (GPS, PTP, NTP, PPS).
May 15, 2026
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Senior Network Engineer (Low Latency/Co-Location) - 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - London Office Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Rate: £600 per day (can be negotiable) Location: London (Soho) Role Overview Working closely with the Low Latency Co-Location Team Lead, the Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for the design, deployment, and support of high-performance network infrastructure within client data centre and exchange co-location environments. The role focuses on delivering low-latency routing and switching solutions across multiple exchanges and global infrastructure environments. You will operate within a complex, multi-vendor network environment and play a key role in implementing scalable, resilient connectivity solutions while adapting to evolving technology and procurement challenges. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain high-performance, low-latency network infrastructure within exchange and co-location environments. Implement routing and switching solutions across multi-vendor platforms, particularly Cisco and Arista. Support and evolve global WAN connectivity and cloud networking solutions. Configure and troubleshoot multicast network environments used for market data distribution. Deploy and support low-latency timing infrastructure, including GPS, PTP, NTP, and PPS systems. Install and maintain infrastructure within co-location facilities including rack-and-stack, cross-connects, and vendor coordination. Implement and operate packet capture, monitoring, and network analysis tools to troubleshoot performance and latency issues. What You Will Ideally Bring: Proven experience as a network engineer in complex, multi-vendor environments. Hands-on experience working in data centre or co-location environments. Experience supporting low-latency or performance-sensitive network infrastructure. Previous exposure to exchange or financial trading connectivity environments is advantageous. Strong hands-on experience with routing and switching technologies. Strong operational experience with Cisco and Arista networking platforms. Solid understanding of core networking protocols and concepts including: BGP, OSPF, VLANs, Spanning Tree (STP), QoS, Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting Experience configuring and supporting multicast networking. Familiarity with Fortinet Firewalls. Experience implementing network timing solutions (GPS, PTP, NTP, PPS).
DC Operations Engineer - 12-Month Contract - Hybrid (London Soho) We're seeking a Network Operations Engineer to join the Network Operations team to help support the infrastructure vital to the company's exciting future plans. The Network Operations team is responsible for G-Research's global network and network infrastructure covering office/datacentre/colocation sites, ensuring the company can operate to the best it can. You will be vital for allowing the team to continue providing our high standard of service to the business. We are always working hard to improve and are looking for the best team members to learn from and to bring in new ideas. Key Responsibilities Monitoring the health of the network and security infrastructure using monitoring and analysis tools Reacting to alerts and providing resolution or initial troubleshooting Investigate hardware/software problems and work with the manufacturers' support teams to resolve Reporting and troubleshooting network connectivity to third parties Reporting and troubleshooting WAN connectivity outages and issues with our partners Completing Level 1 support tickets Completing network audits to ensure compliance to standards What You Will Ideally Bring Previous usage of Grafana dashboards. Ideally Victoria metrics too, or at least Prometheus CCNP Level understanding of Routing and Switching protocols Understanding of BGP troubleshooting Highly organised and motivated Willing to learn with a positive can-do attitude Contract Details Duration: 12 months (with potential extension) Day Rate: Up to £400-420 per day (Inside IR35) Location: London- Hybrid (3 days onsite per week) Start Date: ASAP
May 15, 2026
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DC Operations Engineer - 12-Month Contract - Hybrid (London Soho) We're seeking a Network Operations Engineer to join the Network Operations team to help support the infrastructure vital to the company's exciting future plans. The Network Operations team is responsible for G-Research's global network and network infrastructure covering office/datacentre/colocation sites, ensuring the company can operate to the best it can. You will be vital for allowing the team to continue providing our high standard of service to the business. We are always working hard to improve and are looking for the best team members to learn from and to bring in new ideas. Key Responsibilities Monitoring the health of the network and security infrastructure using monitoring and analysis tools Reacting to alerts and providing resolution or initial troubleshooting Investigate hardware/software problems and work with the manufacturers' support teams to resolve Reporting and troubleshooting network connectivity to third parties Reporting and troubleshooting WAN connectivity outages and issues with our partners Completing Level 1 support tickets Completing network audits to ensure compliance to standards What You Will Ideally Bring Previous usage of Grafana dashboards. Ideally Victoria metrics too, or at least Prometheus CCNP Level understanding of Routing and Switching protocols Understanding of BGP troubleshooting Highly organised and motivated Willing to learn with a positive can-do attitude Contract Details Duration: 12 months (with potential extension) Day Rate: Up to £400-420 per day (Inside IR35) Location: London- Hybrid (3 days onsite per week) Start Date: ASAP
Python Backend Developer Engineer AWS Lambda London London/Hybrid 2-3 days onsite, United Kingdom - £450 per day UMBRELLA only inside A leading IT Consultancy is seeking a Python Backend Developer Engineer AWS Lambda on a contract basis. You will be needed to work onsite in London 2 days a week. Please DO NOT apply unless you can commit to this. We are looking for candidates with exceptionally strong Python coding skills. The Python Backend Developer Engineer AWS will have experience in AWS services, particularly Lambda and demonstrate a solid understanding of cl oud-based integrations and microservices architecture. Experience in core Python and the Flask framework and coding fundamentals/coding tasks. REST APIs and writing unit test cases, showing good familiarity with Back End development practices. Relevant exposure to CI/CD processes, which supports development automation and delivery workflows. What You'll Do: Play a part in building great experiences for our customers, continuously improving the quality and value of our products Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions Develop and maintain Back End systems to ensure seamless operation Dive into our tech stack, exploring new tools and technologies to drive continuous improvement Troubleshoot and debug complex issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability Contribute to the entire software development life cycle, from ideation to deployment and beyond What You'll Bring: Strong understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure, with proficiency in Python for Back End development Experience with Web Services, Microservices & APIs Able to work in an Agile development environment with continuous integration Confident working with Data intensive applications A fearless attitude towards tackling challenges across the entire stack A passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends
May 15, 2026
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Python Backend Developer Engineer AWS Lambda London London/Hybrid 2-3 days onsite, United Kingdom - £450 per day UMBRELLA only inside A leading IT Consultancy is seeking a Python Backend Developer Engineer AWS Lambda on a contract basis. You will be needed to work onsite in London 2 days a week. Please DO NOT apply unless you can commit to this. We are looking for candidates with exceptionally strong Python coding skills. The Python Backend Developer Engineer AWS will have experience in AWS services, particularly Lambda and demonstrate a solid understanding of cl oud-based integrations and microservices architecture. Experience in core Python and the Flask framework and coding fundamentals/coding tasks. REST APIs and writing unit test cases, showing good familiarity with Back End development practices. Relevant exposure to CI/CD processes, which supports development automation and delivery workflows. What You'll Do: Play a part in building great experiences for our customers, continuously improving the quality and value of our products Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions Develop and maintain Back End systems to ensure seamless operation Dive into our tech stack, exploring new tools and technologies to drive continuous improvement Troubleshoot and debug complex issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability Contribute to the entire software development life cycle, from ideation to deployment and beyond What You'll Bring: Strong understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure, with proficiency in Python for Back End development Experience with Web Services, Microservices & APIs Able to work in an Agile development environment with continuous integration Confident working with Data intensive applications A fearless attitude towards tackling challenges across the entire stack A passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends
Overview Lead Delivery Excellence. Enable Project Success. Engineer a Better future! At AtkinsRéalis, our Delivery Assurance capability plays a critical role in helping secure government clients understand the true health, strength and resilience of their programmes. Our assurance professionals work across major, complex and high integrity delivery environments, providing expert assessment, constructive challenge, and actionable recommendations that improve delivery confidence and drive better outcomes. This is an opportunity for an experienced P3M professional who enjoys analytical thinking, stakeholder influence, evidence based assessment and supporting clients to deliver with clarity, control and confidence. You'll bring together delivery expertise, structured review methods and professional curiosity to identify risks early, strengthen governance, and improve performance across some of the most important programmes in the UK. You'll join a growing community of PMO, planning, risk, delivery and digital specialists within our Delivery Optimisation practice - working together to embed maturity, improve standards and enhance delivery across our Secure Government portfolio. You will: Work on mission critical secure government programmes that protect national interests. Lead delivery reviews, health checks and assurance activities using robust frameworks and recognised best practice. Shape the development of assurance capability across the Secure Government market. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across risk, planning, PMO, commercial, finance and delivery. Influence senior client stakeholders and provide assessments they can trust. Access structured development, including assurance frameworks, leadership pathways and advanced delivery training. Operate in a culture that values psychological safety, constructive challenge and evidence based thinking. Your role As a Delivery Assurance Consultant, you'll act as a trusted, independent voice within complex secure government programmes. You'll lead or contribute to structured reviews, deep dive assessments and assurance activities that evaluate performance, governance, risks, controls and delivery confidence. Working across multiple programmes, you'll apply analytical thinking, professional judgement and delivery expertise to identify early warning signs, uncover root causes, and highlight opportunities for improvement. You'll work closely with project leaders, PMO, planners, risk managers and technical specialists to understand delivery dynamics, challenge assumptions and triangulate evidence from multiple sources. You'll lead the development of assurance outputs - from findings and recommendations to maturity assessments and action plans - ensuring they are clear, pragmatic and tailored to each client environment. You'll also support the ongoing development of the Assurance capability within Delivery Optimisation, helping refine methods, build templates, mentor junior colleagues and strengthen best practice across the business. Your work will directly influence delivery outcomes and improve the reliability, predictability and transparency of major programmes. In this role, you will: Lead or support structured delivery reviews, health checks and assurance activities across projects and programmes. Assess delivery performance using recognised frameworks, best practice standards and AtkinsRéalis methodologies. Review governance structures, controls, plans, financials, risks, issues, dependencies and reporting quality. Conduct interviews, workshops and evidence reviews with key stakeholders at all levels. Analyse delivery data, triangulate information and form evidence based conclusions. Produce clear, concise and actionable findings, recommendations and improvement plans. Provide constructive challenge and advisory support to programme leaders and sponsors. Monitor progress against recommendations and help embed improvements in delivery environments. Influence and collaborate with PMO, Risk, Planning, Digital Insights and Delivery colleagues to ensure assurance is holistic. Contribute to the growth of the Delivery Review & Assurance capability, developing guidance, tools and approaches. Coach and mentor junior colleagues involved in assurance activity and delivery diagnostics. All our roles are subject to a minimum of 3 days in the office, either onsite with our clients or at one of our AtkinsRéalis offices, (pro rated for part time employees). This particular role is based in Manchester and we are looking for candidates who can commit to being onsite in Manchester for a minimum of 4 days per week. About you Experience & Expertise Extensive experience in project, programme or portfolio environments, ideally within secure government or high integrity sectors. Strong understanding of delivery controls, governance, planning, risk, commercial and performance management. Experience conducting reviews, audits, assurance activity or deep dive assessments (formal or informal). Ability to quickly understand complex delivery environments and identify underlying risks or performance challenges. Skilled at interviewing, evidence gathering, analysis and triangulation. Strong report writing and storytelling skills - able to distil complex information into clear, actionable insight. Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and providing balanced, constructive challenge. Attributes & Behaviours Curious, analytical and comfortable asking difficult questions. Independent minded, objective and committed to evidence based conclusions. Collaborative, supportive and able to build trust quickly. Able to balance critique with empathy, pragmatism and solutions focused thinking. Composed and professional within sensitive or politically complex environments. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Overview Lead Delivery Excellence. Enable Project Success. Engineer a Better future! At AtkinsRéalis, our Delivery Assurance capability plays a critical role in helping secure government clients understand the true health, strength and resilience of their programmes. Our assurance professionals work across major, complex and high integrity delivery environments, providing expert assessment, constructive challenge, and actionable recommendations that improve delivery confidence and drive better outcomes. This is an opportunity for an experienced P3M professional who enjoys analytical thinking, stakeholder influence, evidence based assessment and supporting clients to deliver with clarity, control and confidence. You'll bring together delivery expertise, structured review methods and professional curiosity to identify risks early, strengthen governance, and improve performance across some of the most important programmes in the UK. You'll join a growing community of PMO, planning, risk, delivery and digital specialists within our Delivery Optimisation practice - working together to embed maturity, improve standards and enhance delivery across our Secure Government portfolio. You will: Work on mission critical secure government programmes that protect national interests. Lead delivery reviews, health checks and assurance activities using robust frameworks and recognised best practice. Shape the development of assurance capability across the Secure Government market. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across risk, planning, PMO, commercial, finance and delivery. Influence senior client stakeholders and provide assessments they can trust. Access structured development, including assurance frameworks, leadership pathways and advanced delivery training. Operate in a culture that values psychological safety, constructive challenge and evidence based thinking. Your role As a Delivery Assurance Consultant, you'll act as a trusted, independent voice within complex secure government programmes. You'll lead or contribute to structured reviews, deep dive assessments and assurance activities that evaluate performance, governance, risks, controls and delivery confidence. Working across multiple programmes, you'll apply analytical thinking, professional judgement and delivery expertise to identify early warning signs, uncover root causes, and highlight opportunities for improvement. You'll work closely with project leaders, PMO, planners, risk managers and technical specialists to understand delivery dynamics, challenge assumptions and triangulate evidence from multiple sources. You'll lead the development of assurance outputs - from findings and recommendations to maturity assessments and action plans - ensuring they are clear, pragmatic and tailored to each client environment. You'll also support the ongoing development of the Assurance capability within Delivery Optimisation, helping refine methods, build templates, mentor junior colleagues and strengthen best practice across the business. Your work will directly influence delivery outcomes and improve the reliability, predictability and transparency of major programmes. In this role, you will: Lead or support structured delivery reviews, health checks and assurance activities across projects and programmes. Assess delivery performance using recognised frameworks, best practice standards and AtkinsRéalis methodologies. Review governance structures, controls, plans, financials, risks, issues, dependencies and reporting quality. Conduct interviews, workshops and evidence reviews with key stakeholders at all levels. Analyse delivery data, triangulate information and form evidence based conclusions. Produce clear, concise and actionable findings, recommendations and improvement plans. Provide constructive challenge and advisory support to programme leaders and sponsors. Monitor progress against recommendations and help embed improvements in delivery environments. Influence and collaborate with PMO, Risk, Planning, Digital Insights and Delivery colleagues to ensure assurance is holistic. Contribute to the growth of the Delivery Review & Assurance capability, developing guidance, tools and approaches. Coach and mentor junior colleagues involved in assurance activity and delivery diagnostics. All our roles are subject to a minimum of 3 days in the office, either onsite with our clients or at one of our AtkinsRéalis offices, (pro rated for part time employees). This particular role is based in Manchester and we are looking for candidates who can commit to being onsite in Manchester for a minimum of 4 days per week. About you Experience & Expertise Extensive experience in project, programme or portfolio environments, ideally within secure government or high integrity sectors. Strong understanding of delivery controls, governance, planning, risk, commercial and performance management. Experience conducting reviews, audits, assurance activity or deep dive assessments (formal or informal). Ability to quickly understand complex delivery environments and identify underlying risks or performance challenges. Skilled at interviewing, evidence gathering, analysis and triangulation. Strong report writing and storytelling skills - able to distil complex information into clear, actionable insight. Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and providing balanced, constructive challenge. Attributes & Behaviours Curious, analytical and comfortable asking difficult questions. Independent minded, objective and committed to evidence based conclusions. Collaborative, supportive and able to build trust quickly. Able to balance critique with empathy, pragmatism and solutions focused thinking. Composed and professional within sensitive or politically complex environments. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Apache Spark Python AWS Cloud Data Pipelines A hands-on data engineering role within a large-scale cloud data programme, responsible for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting data pipelines using Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Airflow, and a broad suite of AWS services. You will apply strong analytical and engineering skills to deliver trusted, well-governed data assets in a modern, cloud-native environment. About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading UK technology consultancy delivering digital transformation across public and private sectors, contributing to over 20% of the UK's major citizen-facing public services. We specialise in cloud engineering, data platforms, and agile delivery, helping clients build scalable, secure, and user-centred digital solutions that create real impact. Active SC clearance is a mandatory, non-negotiable requirement. Candidates must hold current, in-date Security Check (SC) clearance at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available. Applications without active SC clearance will not be considered. Working arrangement: This role is hybrid. Candidates must be willing and able to travel to the London office three days per week. Remaining days may be worked remotely from anywhere in the UK. About the role You will work as a Data Engineer on a complex, cloud-based data programme - designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines that process large volumes of data across a modern AWS-native stack. Using Apache Spark and PySpark for distributed data processing, Apache Airflow for orchestration, and a range of AWS services for storage, compute, and analytics, you will help deliver reliable, well-governed data assets to downstream users. You will apply strong data analysis skills to identify root causes of data issues, work with dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions, and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform. Familiarity with DWP engineering best practices and the ability to translate customer expectations into applied technical functionality are key to success in this role. Key responsibilities Data pipeline development Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark and PySpark, processing and transforming large datasets across distributed cloud infrastructure. Workflow orchestration Configure and manage Apache Airflow DAGs for task orchestration, ensuring reliable scheduling, monitoring, and execution of data processing workflows. Root cause analysis Perform data analysis to identify and resolve root causes of pipeline failures and data quality issues - including reviewing EMR output logs and CloudWatch metrics. Data modelling Apply understanding of dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions (SCD) to design and maintain well-structured, analytically trusted data assets. Infrastructure as code Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform. Containerise solutions using Docker and manage deployments through GitLab CI/CD pipelines and release tagging. Security & encryption Apply understanding of both Server Side and client-side encryption patterns within AWS. Work within IAM policies and data governance standards appropriate to a regulated government environment. Technical skills required Languages & analytics Python - primary language for pipeline development and data processing SQL - used for querying, transformation, and validation across data stores PySpark - for distributed data processing using Apache Spark on AWS EMR Familiarity with basic data structures for constructing robust, scalable solutions Data processing & orchestration Apache Spark - understanding of distributed data processing architecture and execution Apache Airflow - configuring DAGs and managing task orchestration at scale Jupyter Notebooks - for exploratory data analysis and pipeline prototyping Understanding of dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions (SCD Types 1, 2, 3) Data analysis skills to identify root cause of issues within pipelines and data assets AWS services Amazon EMR - running Spark workloads and reviewing output logs Amazon Athena - ad hoc querying of data in S3 Amazon Textract and Comprehend - familiarity with AI/ML document extraction and NLP services AWS S3, IAM, CloudWatch, EC2, ECR - core platform services used day-to-day AWS console proficiency - navigating, configuring, and monitoring services Understanding of Server Side and client-side encryption within AWS Infrastructure, DevOps & delivery Terraform - Infrastructure as Code for provisioning and managing AWS environments Docker - containerisation of data engineering solutions GitLab - source code management, CI/CD pipeline configuration, release tagging, and component versioning Familiarity with DWP engineering best practices Ability to translate customer expectations into applied, functional technical solutions Technology stack at a glance PythonPySparkSQLApache SparkApache AirflowJupyter NotebooksDimensional modelling/SCDAWS EMRAmazon AthenaAWS S3AWS IAMAWS CloudWatchAWS EC2/ECRAmazon TextractAmazon ComprehendTerraformDockerGitLab CI/CDGitLab Tags
May 15, 2026
Full time
Apache Spark Python AWS Cloud Data Pipelines A hands-on data engineering role within a large-scale cloud data programme, responsible for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting data pipelines using Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Airflow, and a broad suite of AWS services. You will apply strong analytical and engineering skills to deliver trusted, well-governed data assets in a modern, cloud-native environment. About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading UK technology consultancy delivering digital transformation across public and private sectors, contributing to over 20% of the UK's major citizen-facing public services. We specialise in cloud engineering, data platforms, and agile delivery, helping clients build scalable, secure, and user-centred digital solutions that create real impact. Active SC clearance is a mandatory, non-negotiable requirement. Candidates must hold current, in-date Security Check (SC) clearance at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available. Applications without active SC clearance will not be considered. Working arrangement: This role is hybrid. Candidates must be willing and able to travel to the London office three days per week. Remaining days may be worked remotely from anywhere in the UK. About the role You will work as a Data Engineer on a complex, cloud-based data programme - designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines that process large volumes of data across a modern AWS-native stack. Using Apache Spark and PySpark for distributed data processing, Apache Airflow for orchestration, and a range of AWS services for storage, compute, and analytics, you will help deliver reliable, well-governed data assets to downstream users. You will apply strong data analysis skills to identify root causes of data issues, work with dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions, and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform. Familiarity with DWP engineering best practices and the ability to translate customer expectations into applied technical functionality are key to success in this role. Key responsibilities Data pipeline development Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark and PySpark, processing and transforming large datasets across distributed cloud infrastructure. Workflow orchestration Configure and manage Apache Airflow DAGs for task orchestration, ensuring reliable scheduling, monitoring, and execution of data processing workflows. Root cause analysis Perform data analysis to identify and resolve root causes of pipeline failures and data quality issues - including reviewing EMR output logs and CloudWatch metrics. Data modelling Apply understanding of dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions (SCD) to design and maintain well-structured, analytically trusted data assets. Infrastructure as code Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform. Containerise solutions using Docker and manage deployments through GitLab CI/CD pipelines and release tagging. Security & encryption Apply understanding of both Server Side and client-side encryption patterns within AWS. Work within IAM policies and data governance standards appropriate to a regulated government environment. Technical skills required Languages & analytics Python - primary language for pipeline development and data processing SQL - used for querying, transformation, and validation across data stores PySpark - for distributed data processing using Apache Spark on AWS EMR Familiarity with basic data structures for constructing robust, scalable solutions Data processing & orchestration Apache Spark - understanding of distributed data processing architecture and execution Apache Airflow - configuring DAGs and managing task orchestration at scale Jupyter Notebooks - for exploratory data analysis and pipeline prototyping Understanding of dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions (SCD Types 1, 2, 3) Data analysis skills to identify root cause of issues within pipelines and data assets AWS services Amazon EMR - running Spark workloads and reviewing output logs Amazon Athena - ad hoc querying of data in S3 Amazon Textract and Comprehend - familiarity with AI/ML document extraction and NLP services AWS S3, IAM, CloudWatch, EC2, ECR - core platform services used day-to-day AWS console proficiency - navigating, configuring, and monitoring services Understanding of Server Side and client-side encryption within AWS Infrastructure, DevOps & delivery Terraform - Infrastructure as Code for provisioning and managing AWS environments Docker - containerisation of data engineering solutions GitLab - source code management, CI/CD pipeline configuration, release tagging, and component versioning Familiarity with DWP engineering best practices Ability to translate customer expectations into applied, functional technical solutions Technology stack at a glance PythonPySparkSQLApache SparkApache AirflowJupyter NotebooksDimensional modelling/SCDAWS EMRAmazon AthenaAWS S3AWS IAMAWS CloudWatchAWS EC2/ECRAmazon TextractAmazon ComprehendTerraformDockerGitLab CI/CDGitLab Tags
Apache Spark Python AWS Cloud Data Pipelines A hands-on data engineering role within a large-scale cloud data programme, responsible for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting data pipelines using Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Airflow, and a broad suite of AWS services. You will apply strong analytical and engineering skills to deliver trusted, well-governed data assets in a modern, cloud-native environment. About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading UK technology consultancy delivering digital transformation across public and private sectors, contributing to over 20% of the UK's major citizen-facing public services. We specialise in cloud engineering, data platforms, and agile delivery, helping clients build scalable, secure, and user-centred digital solutions that create real impact. Active SC clearance is a mandatory, non-negotiable requirement. Candidates must hold current, in-date Security Check (SC) clearance at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available. Applications without active SC clearance will not be considered. Working arrangement: This role is hybrid. Candidates must be willing and able to travel to the London office three days per week. Remaining days may be worked remotely from anywhere in the UK. About the role You will work as a Data Engineer on a complex, cloud-based data programme - designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines that process large volumes of data across a modern AWS-native stack. Using Apache Spark and PySpark for distributed data processing, Apache Airflow for orchestration, and a range of AWS services for storage, compute, and analytics, you will help deliver reliable, well-governed data assets to downstream users. You will apply strong data analysis skills to identify root causes of data issues, work with dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions, and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform. Familiarity with DWP engineering best practices and the ability to translate customer expectations into applied technical functionality are key to success in this role. Key responsibilities Data pipeline development Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark and PySpark, processing and transforming large datasets across distributed cloud infrastructure. Workflow orchestration Configure and manage Apache Airflow DAGs for task orchestration, ensuring reliable scheduling, monitoring, and execution of data processing workflows. Root cause analysis Perform data analysis to identify and resolve root causes of pipeline failures and data quality issues - including reviewing EMR output logs and CloudWatch metrics. Data modelling Apply understanding of dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions (SCD) to design and maintain well-structured, analytically trusted data assets. Infrastructure as code Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform. Containerise solutions using Docker and manage deployments through GitLab CI/CD pipelines and release tagging. Security & encryption Apply understanding of both Server Side and client-side encryption patterns within AWS. Work within IAM policies and data governance standards appropriate to a regulated government environment. Technical skills required Languages & analytics Python - primary language for pipeline development and data processing SQL - used for querying, transformation, and validation across data stores PySpark - for distributed data processing using Apache Spark on AWS EMR Familiarity with basic data structures for constructing robust, scalable solutions Data processing & orchestration Apache Spark - understanding of distributed data processing architecture and execution Apache Airflow - configuring DAGs and managing task orchestration at scale Jupyter Notebooks - for exploratory data analysis and pipeline prototyping Understanding of dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions (SCD Types 1, 2, 3) Data analysis skills to identify root cause of issues within pipelines and data assets AWS services Amazon EMR - running Spark workloads and reviewing output logs Amazon Athena - ad hoc querying of data in S3 Amazon Textract and Comprehend - familiarity with AI/ML document extraction and NLP services AWS S3, IAM, CloudWatch, EC2, ECR - core platform services used day-to-day AWS console proficiency - navigating, configuring, and monitoring services Understanding of Server Side and client-side encryption within AWS Infrastructure, DevOps & delivery Terraform - Infrastructure as Code for provisioning and managing AWS environments Docker - containerisation of data engineering solutions GitLab - source code management, CI/CD pipeline configuration, release tagging, and component versioning Familiarity with DWP engineering best practices Ability to translate customer expectations into applied, functional technical solutions Technology stack at a glance PythonPySparkSQLApache SparkApache AirflowJupyter NotebooksDimensional modelling/SCDAWS EMRAmazon AthenaAWS S3AWS IAMAWS CloudWatchAWS EC2/ECRAmazon TextractAmazon ComprehendTerraformDockerGitLab CI/CDGitLab Tags
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Apache Spark Python AWS Cloud Data Pipelines A hands-on data engineering role within a large-scale cloud data programme, responsible for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting data pipelines using Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Airflow, and a broad suite of AWS services. You will apply strong analytical and engineering skills to deliver trusted, well-governed data assets in a modern, cloud-native environment. About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading UK technology consultancy delivering digital transformation across public and private sectors, contributing to over 20% of the UK's major citizen-facing public services. We specialise in cloud engineering, data platforms, and agile delivery, helping clients build scalable, secure, and user-centred digital solutions that create real impact. Active SC clearance is a mandatory, non-negotiable requirement. Candidates must hold current, in-date Security Check (SC) clearance at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available. Applications without active SC clearance will not be considered. Working arrangement: This role is hybrid. Candidates must be willing and able to travel to the London office three days per week. Remaining days may be worked remotely from anywhere in the UK. About the role You will work as a Data Engineer on a complex, cloud-based data programme - designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines that process large volumes of data across a modern AWS-native stack. Using Apache Spark and PySpark for distributed data processing, Apache Airflow for orchestration, and a range of AWS services for storage, compute, and analytics, you will help deliver reliable, well-governed data assets to downstream users. You will apply strong data analysis skills to identify root causes of data issues, work with dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions, and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform. Familiarity with DWP engineering best practices and the ability to translate customer expectations into applied technical functionality are key to success in this role. Key responsibilities Data pipeline development Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark and PySpark, processing and transforming large datasets across distributed cloud infrastructure. Workflow orchestration Configure and manage Apache Airflow DAGs for task orchestration, ensuring reliable scheduling, monitoring, and execution of data processing workflows. Root cause analysis Perform data analysis to identify and resolve root causes of pipeline failures and data quality issues - including reviewing EMR output logs and CloudWatch metrics. Data modelling Apply understanding of dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions (SCD) to design and maintain well-structured, analytically trusted data assets. Infrastructure as code Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform. Containerise solutions using Docker and manage deployments through GitLab CI/CD pipelines and release tagging. Security & encryption Apply understanding of both Server Side and client-side encryption patterns within AWS. Work within IAM policies and data governance standards appropriate to a regulated government environment. Technical skills required Languages & analytics Python - primary language for pipeline development and data processing SQL - used for querying, transformation, and validation across data stores PySpark - for distributed data processing using Apache Spark on AWS EMR Familiarity with basic data structures for constructing robust, scalable solutions Data processing & orchestration Apache Spark - understanding of distributed data processing architecture and execution Apache Airflow - configuring DAGs and managing task orchestration at scale Jupyter Notebooks - for exploratory data analysis and pipeline prototyping Understanding of dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions (SCD Types 1, 2, 3) Data analysis skills to identify root cause of issues within pipelines and data assets AWS services Amazon EMR - running Spark workloads and reviewing output logs Amazon Athena - ad hoc querying of data in S3 Amazon Textract and Comprehend - familiarity with AI/ML document extraction and NLP services AWS S3, IAM, CloudWatch, EC2, ECR - core platform services used day-to-day AWS console proficiency - navigating, configuring, and monitoring services Understanding of Server Side and client-side encryption within AWS Infrastructure, DevOps & delivery Terraform - Infrastructure as Code for provisioning and managing AWS environments Docker - containerisation of data engineering solutions GitLab - source code management, CI/CD pipeline configuration, release tagging, and component versioning Familiarity with DWP engineering best practices Ability to translate customer expectations into applied, functional technical solutions Technology stack at a glance PythonPySparkSQLApache SparkApache AirflowJupyter NotebooksDimensional modelling/SCDAWS EMRAmazon AthenaAWS S3AWS IAMAWS CloudWatchAWS EC2/ECRAmazon TextractAmazon ComprehendTerraformDockerGitLab CI/CDGitLab Tags
Role: GCP Test Engineer Contract: 12 months initially Rate: £400/day (Outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Location: London (3 days onsite) Clearance: Active SC or DV clearance required (UK national, DV eligible) Overview We're seeking a GCP Test Engineer to support testing and assurance of secure cloud platforms within a government transformation programme. The role focuses on validating cloud-native services, infrastructure, and integrations in restricted, high-assurance environments. Key Responsibilities Support testing and assurance of cloud-hosted and cloud-native platforms Validate infrastructure, deployments, configurations, and integrations Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices Support integration, regression, resilience, and operational readiness testing Analyse defects, risks, and system issues in complex environments Work closely with DevSecOps, platform engineers, and architects Contribute to test standards, tooling, and continuous improvement Support API and service-level testing across cloud platforms Required Experience Experience as a Test Engineer/Cloud Test Engineer/Platform Test Engineer Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps practices Experience with integration, infrastructure, and API testing Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing approaches Strong understanding of Kubernetes, containers, and Infrastructure-as-Code (eg Terraform) Experience working in secure or regulated environments (government preferred) Ability to analyse defects and support root cause analysis Desirable Experience Exposure to Google Distributed Cloud or air-gapped environments Experience with automation frameworks or Scripting (eg Python) Performance, resilience, or security testing experience Cloud or testing certifications Previous government/defence programme experience Clearance Must hold active SC or DV clearance. Must be UK national and DV eligible.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Role: GCP Test Engineer Contract: 12 months initially Rate: £400/day (Outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Location: London (3 days onsite) Clearance: Active SC or DV clearance required (UK national, DV eligible) Overview We're seeking a GCP Test Engineer to support testing and assurance of secure cloud platforms within a government transformation programme. The role focuses on validating cloud-native services, infrastructure, and integrations in restricted, high-assurance environments. Key Responsibilities Support testing and assurance of cloud-hosted and cloud-native platforms Validate infrastructure, deployments, configurations, and integrations Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices Support integration, regression, resilience, and operational readiness testing Analyse defects, risks, and system issues in complex environments Work closely with DevSecOps, platform engineers, and architects Contribute to test standards, tooling, and continuous improvement Support API and service-level testing across cloud platforms Required Experience Experience as a Test Engineer/Cloud Test Engineer/Platform Test Engineer Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps practices Experience with integration, infrastructure, and API testing Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing approaches Strong understanding of Kubernetes, containers, and Infrastructure-as-Code (eg Terraform) Experience working in secure or regulated environments (government preferred) Ability to analyse defects and support root cause analysis Desirable Experience Exposure to Google Distributed Cloud or air-gapped environments Experience with automation frameworks or Scripting (eg Python) Performance, resilience, or security testing experience Cloud or testing certifications Previous government/defence programme experience Clearance Must hold active SC or DV clearance. Must be UK national and DV eligible.
Job Title: Power Earthing Estimator Salary: Competitive + benefits Location: Bulwell, Nottingham Contract: Full-time, Permanent Omega Red Group is a leading provider of earthing, lightning protection, and power engineering solutions across the UK. We are seeking a skilled Power Earthing Estimator to join our growing team. This role is critical in supporting the delivery of technically robust, commercially competitive proposals for major infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy, and industrial projects. The Role: You will work closely with engineering, design, and commercial teams to develop accurate costings, assess technical requirements, and ensure our solutions meet industry standards and client expectations. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed estimates for earthing and power engineering projects, including materials, labour, plant, subcontractor costs, and risk allowances. Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and site information to determine project scope and required earthing solutions. Collaborate with engineering and design teams to ensure estimates reflect accurate technical methodologies and compliance with relevant standards (e.g., BS EN 50522, BS 7430). Conduct site assessments (where required) to gather data influencing design and cost. Develop tender submissions, including technical clarifications, assumptions, and value engineering options. Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations and validate pricing. Support project handover by communicating estimate details to delivery teams. Maintain and update cost databases, pricing models, and estimation tools. Identify commercial risks and opportunities within tender packages. Contribute to continuous improvement in estimating processes and technical accuracy. What You'll Need: Skills & Experience Background in earthing, power engineering, electrical contracting, or utilities infrastructure. Strong understanding of earthing system design principles, soil resistivity, and installation methods. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation. Experience using estimating software or cost management tools. Strong numerical, analytical, and problem solving skills. Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal teams. Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tenders simultaneously. Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) is advantageous but not essential with strong industry experience. What You'll Get in Return: Family-Friendly Leave - Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer's Days. Financial & Life Assurance - Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options. Health & Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents. Lifestyle & Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers. Professional Development - Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities Inclusion & Belonging - Active People Networks - Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women's Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more. Performance & Recognition - Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Power Earthing Estimator Salary: Competitive + benefits Location: Bulwell, Nottingham Contract: Full-time, Permanent Omega Red Group is a leading provider of earthing, lightning protection, and power engineering solutions across the UK. We are seeking a skilled Power Earthing Estimator to join our growing team. This role is critical in supporting the delivery of technically robust, commercially competitive proposals for major infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy, and industrial projects. The Role: You will work closely with engineering, design, and commercial teams to develop accurate costings, assess technical requirements, and ensure our solutions meet industry standards and client expectations. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed estimates for earthing and power engineering projects, including materials, labour, plant, subcontractor costs, and risk allowances. Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and site information to determine project scope and required earthing solutions. Collaborate with engineering and design teams to ensure estimates reflect accurate technical methodologies and compliance with relevant standards (e.g., BS EN 50522, BS 7430). Conduct site assessments (where required) to gather data influencing design and cost. Develop tender submissions, including technical clarifications, assumptions, and value engineering options. Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations and validate pricing. Support project handover by communicating estimate details to delivery teams. Maintain and update cost databases, pricing models, and estimation tools. Identify commercial risks and opportunities within tender packages. Contribute to continuous improvement in estimating processes and technical accuracy. What You'll Need: Skills & Experience Background in earthing, power engineering, electrical contracting, or utilities infrastructure. Strong understanding of earthing system design principles, soil resistivity, and installation methods. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation. Experience using estimating software or cost management tools. Strong numerical, analytical, and problem solving skills. Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal teams. Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tenders simultaneously. Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) is advantageous but not essential with strong industry experience. What You'll Get in Return: Family-Friendly Leave - Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer's Days. Financial & Life Assurance - Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options. Health & Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents. Lifestyle & Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers. Professional Development - Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities Inclusion & Belonging - Active People Networks - Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women's Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more. Performance & Recognition - Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
Project Co-Ordinator £28,000-£30,000 Looking for a candidate who has previous experience working within a project management team to produce schedules, resource recruitment, training documentation and RAMs to meet all customer requirements. Assist and produce tracking documentation / asset tracking and use appropriate resource and systems to improve internal efficiencies within the internal systems and teams. You would be responsible for ensuring project documentation and customer requirements are met against agreed SLA / set project dates. This company specialise in installations of network infrastructure and equipment into client sites with UK wide projects. Any experience scheduling and co-ordinating filed based engineering teams highly desirable. Candidates must be able to pass background checks and live within a reasonable commute of the office in Milton Keynes.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Project Co-Ordinator £28,000-£30,000 Looking for a candidate who has previous experience working within a project management team to produce schedules, resource recruitment, training documentation and RAMs to meet all customer requirements. Assist and produce tracking documentation / asset tracking and use appropriate resource and systems to improve internal efficiencies within the internal systems and teams. You would be responsible for ensuring project documentation and customer requirements are met against agreed SLA / set project dates. This company specialise in installations of network infrastructure and equipment into client sites with UK wide projects. Any experience scheduling and co-ordinating filed based engineering teams highly desirable. Candidates must be able to pass background checks and live within a reasonable commute of the office in Milton Keynes.
Senior IT Network & Infrastructure Engineer West Wales (office-based, with occasional cover at a nearby secondary site) £48,000 per annum (some flexibility for the right candidate) What You'll Do: Take ownership of the organisation's network and infrastructure across a busy on-site environment Design, implement and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN and VPN solutions Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers Lead network upgrades, migrations and infrastructure improvement projects Deliver secure remote access (VPN, IPsec, SSL/TLS, SSH) Drive network security best practice including firewall rules, IDS/IPS, encryption and PKI Monitor network performance, capacity and security and troubleshoot complex issues Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network services Manage patching, configuration backups and documentation Provide technical guidance and support to a junior IT support colleague Participate in on-call support and incident response as required What You'll Bring: Proven experience designing and supporting enterprise-level networks Strong knowledge of routing and core network services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) Solid network security experience (firewalls, VPNs, encryption standards) Experience working in on-prem / operational environments where uptime matters Windows Server experience Virtualisation exposure (VMware vSphere or similar) is highly beneficial Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP (or equivalent) are advantageous Comfortable working on-site and being hands-on in a small IT team Why You Should Apply: Senior, hands-on role with real ownership of networks and infrastructure Small IT team where your work makes an immediate impact Visibility and support from senior stakeholders (including CEO involvement in IT) Stable, long-term environment within an established organisation Clear two-stage interview process with a practical or presentation element Ready to Apply? Contact Lewis Allen to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
May 15, 2026
Full time
Senior IT Network & Infrastructure Engineer West Wales (office-based, with occasional cover at a nearby secondary site) £48,000 per annum (some flexibility for the right candidate) What You'll Do: Take ownership of the organisation's network and infrastructure across a busy on-site environment Design, implement and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN and VPN solutions Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers Lead network upgrades, migrations and infrastructure improvement projects Deliver secure remote access (VPN, IPsec, SSL/TLS, SSH) Drive network security best practice including firewall rules, IDS/IPS, encryption and PKI Monitor network performance, capacity and security and troubleshoot complex issues Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network services Manage patching, configuration backups and documentation Provide technical guidance and support to a junior IT support colleague Participate in on-call support and incident response as required What You'll Bring: Proven experience designing and supporting enterprise-level networks Strong knowledge of routing and core network services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) Solid network security experience (firewalls, VPNs, encryption standards) Experience working in on-prem / operational environments where uptime matters Windows Server experience Virtualisation exposure (VMware vSphere or similar) is highly beneficial Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP (or equivalent) are advantageous Comfortable working on-site and being hands-on in a small IT team Why You Should Apply: Senior, hands-on role with real ownership of networks and infrastructure Small IT team where your work makes an immediate impact Visibility and support from senior stakeholders (including CEO involvement in IT) Stable, long-term environment within an established organisation Clear two-stage interview process with a practical or presentation element Ready to Apply? Contact Lewis Allen to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
Your new company You will be joining a leading contractor delivering key civils works on a live water treatment facility. With a strong presence across major UK water frameworks, they require an experienced Site Engineer to support delivery on a critical infrastructure project. Your new role As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting site operations, with a strong focus on setting out, quality assurance and documentation across civils packages. Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out all aspects of site setting out using total station, GPS and survey equipment Ensuring accurate implementation of design drawings and specifications on site Producing and maintaining quality documentation, including ITPs, as-built records and QA files Completing inspections of works and ensuring compliance with client specifications Supporting the management of subcontractors and coordinating daily site activities Raising and managing technical queries (TQs) and RFIs Assisting with programme delivery and reporting progress to the Site Manager / Project Manager Reviewing and implementing RAMS and ensuring safe systems of work are followed Maintaining accurate records including site diaries, surveys and quality reports What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or water infrastructure projects Strong background in setting out (drainage, concrete works, utilities, treatment structures) Experience managing QA documentation including ITPs, as-builts, and quality records Ability to interpret engineering drawings and deliver works to specification Experience working on live operational or regulated sites Qualifications / Skills: CSCS Card SSSTS or SMSTS (desirable) Competent with survey equipment (Total Station, GPS, AutoCAD) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 15, 2026
Seasonal
Your new company You will be joining a leading contractor delivering key civils works on a live water treatment facility. With a strong presence across major UK water frameworks, they require an experienced Site Engineer to support delivery on a critical infrastructure project. Your new role As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting site operations, with a strong focus on setting out, quality assurance and documentation across civils packages. Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out all aspects of site setting out using total station, GPS and survey equipment Ensuring accurate implementation of design drawings and specifications on site Producing and maintaining quality documentation, including ITPs, as-built records and QA files Completing inspections of works and ensuring compliance with client specifications Supporting the management of subcontractors and coordinating daily site activities Raising and managing technical queries (TQs) and RFIs Assisting with programme delivery and reporting progress to the Site Manager / Project Manager Reviewing and implementing RAMS and ensuring safe systems of work are followed Maintaining accurate records including site diaries, surveys and quality reports What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or water infrastructure projects Strong background in setting out (drainage, concrete works, utilities, treatment structures) Experience managing QA documentation including ITPs, as-builts, and quality records Ability to interpret engineering drawings and deliver works to specification Experience working on live operational or regulated sites Qualifications / Skills: CSCS Card SSSTS or SMSTS (desirable) Competent with survey equipment (Total Station, GPS, AutoCAD) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Senior Full Stack Developer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid Working (2 Days per Week in London) Salary 54,000 - 61,000 pa plus generous pension and holidays A prestigious client is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join a high-performing technology team delivering innovative AI and automation solutions at scale. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a modern, cloud-native platform using cutting-edge technologies across backend services, integrations, and user-facing applications. You'll play a key role in shaping engineering standards, influencing technical direction, and delivering high-quality software within a collaborative Agile environment. The Role As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will focus primarily on backend engineering using Go , while also contributing to modern React-based frontend applications. You'll work closely with developers, architects, and product teams to build scalable, secure, and observable solutions deployed through Kubernetes-based infrastructure. This is a hands-on senior engineering role ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others, and driving best practice across software delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain scalable backend services in Go Build modern frontend applications using React Develop APIs, integrations and event-driven services Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments Review code and champion engineering best practices Improve application performance, observability and reliability Collaborate within Agile delivery teams across multiple projects Support technical decision-making and continuous improvement Skills & Experience We are looking for candidates with strong commercial experience in: Go / Golang backend development Full stack software engineering within Agile environments REST APIs, integrations and distributed systems React and modern frontend development CI/CD, Git and cloud-based delivery practices Docker and Kubernetes Code reviews, testing and engineering governance Experience with any of the following would be highly advantageous: Microsoft Azure Python GitOps tooling (Argo CD / Flux) Observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) AI/LLM-enabled applications Event-driven architectures and messaging platforms What's on Offer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud-native technologies Hybrid working model with flexibility Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment High-profile programme of work with real organisational impact 54,000 - 61,000 salary and benefits package If you are a passionate senior engineer looking for your next challenge within a modern technology environment, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Laura at (url removed) Services advertised are those of an employment agency.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Full Stack Developer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid Working (2 Days per Week in London) Salary 54,000 - 61,000 pa plus generous pension and holidays A prestigious client is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join a high-performing technology team delivering innovative AI and automation solutions at scale. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a modern, cloud-native platform using cutting-edge technologies across backend services, integrations, and user-facing applications. You'll play a key role in shaping engineering standards, influencing technical direction, and delivering high-quality software within a collaborative Agile environment. The Role As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will focus primarily on backend engineering using Go , while also contributing to modern React-based frontend applications. You'll work closely with developers, architects, and product teams to build scalable, secure, and observable solutions deployed through Kubernetes-based infrastructure. This is a hands-on senior engineering role ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others, and driving best practice across software delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain scalable backend services in Go Build modern frontend applications using React Develop APIs, integrations and event-driven services Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments Review code and champion engineering best practices Improve application performance, observability and reliability Collaborate within Agile delivery teams across multiple projects Support technical decision-making and continuous improvement Skills & Experience We are looking for candidates with strong commercial experience in: Go / Golang backend development Full stack software engineering within Agile environments REST APIs, integrations and distributed systems React and modern frontend development CI/CD, Git and cloud-based delivery practices Docker and Kubernetes Code reviews, testing and engineering governance Experience with any of the following would be highly advantageous: Microsoft Azure Python GitOps tooling (Argo CD / Flux) Observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) AI/LLM-enabled applications Event-driven architectures and messaging platforms What's on Offer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud-native technologies Hybrid working model with flexibility Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment High-profile programme of work with real organisational impact 54,000 - 61,000 salary and benefits package If you are a passionate senior engineer looking for your next challenge within a modern technology environment, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Laura at (url removed) Services advertised are those of an employment agency.
Senior Software Engineer - Python / AWS West Midlands based office - Remote role with fortnightly office trips We're partnering with a fast-growing, technology-led organisation looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer to help shape and scale a critical cloud platform. This is a hands-on role for an experienced backend engineer who thrives on building high-quality distributed systems, owning services end-to-end, and delivering production-ready software at scale. You'll take ownership of microservices across the full software lifecycle - from design and development through to deployment, monitoring and optimisation in production. You'll work closely with product, platform and data teams to deliver scalable solutions, improve engineering standards, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of a modern event-driven architecture. Key Responsibilities Design, build and own cloud-native microservices and APIs Develop and maintain integrations with internal systems and third-party platforms Take ownership of services in production, including monitoring, troubleshooting and optimisation Build resilient, observable and scalable systems Contribute to the evolution of event-driven architecture across the wider platform Drive engineering best practice across testing, CI/CD and code quality Support backlog refinement and translate requirements into technical delivery Collaborate across engineering teams to deliver robust solutions Mentor other engineers and contribute to a strong technical culture About You You'll be a strong backend engineer with experience building and supporting modern cloud-native applications at scale. Key Experience Strong hands-on development experience with Python and AWS serverless technologies including Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, SQS/SNS, EventBridge and Step Functions Proven experience building microservices and event-driven architectures Experience owning services in production, including monitoring and incident resolution Strong understanding of API design and distributed systems Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code Ability to deliver high-quality solutions with strong operational awareness Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset Please apply asap if interested. GleeIT At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer - Python / AWS West Midlands based office - Remote role with fortnightly office trips We're partnering with a fast-growing, technology-led organisation looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer to help shape and scale a critical cloud platform. This is a hands-on role for an experienced backend engineer who thrives on building high-quality distributed systems, owning services end-to-end, and delivering production-ready software at scale. You'll take ownership of microservices across the full software lifecycle - from design and development through to deployment, monitoring and optimisation in production. You'll work closely with product, platform and data teams to deliver scalable solutions, improve engineering standards, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of a modern event-driven architecture. Key Responsibilities Design, build and own cloud-native microservices and APIs Develop and maintain integrations with internal systems and third-party platforms Take ownership of services in production, including monitoring, troubleshooting and optimisation Build resilient, observable and scalable systems Contribute to the evolution of event-driven architecture across the wider platform Drive engineering best practice across testing, CI/CD and code quality Support backlog refinement and translate requirements into technical delivery Collaborate across engineering teams to deliver robust solutions Mentor other engineers and contribute to a strong technical culture About You You'll be a strong backend engineer with experience building and supporting modern cloud-native applications at scale. Key Experience Strong hands-on development experience with Python and AWS serverless technologies including Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, SQS/SNS, EventBridge and Step Functions Proven experience building microservices and event-driven architectures Experience owning services in production, including monitoring and incident resolution Strong understanding of API design and distributed systems Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code Ability to deliver high-quality solutions with strong operational awareness Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset Please apply asap if interested. GleeIT At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Network Team Lead 6-Month Contract VIQU IT has a customer seeking an experienced Network Team Lead to join their team, combining strong hands-on technical networking expertise with excellent leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills. This is a varied and hands-on role where you will act as a senior figure within the Network team, supporting both business-as-usual (BAU) operations and the successful planning and delivery of network-related projects and remediation activities. While remaining technically involved, this role will also require close collaboration with senior management, coordination across teams, and oversight of project and operational priorities. Network Team Lead Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across the network infrastructure environment Support BAU network operations, ensuring performance, stability, and security Plan and deliver remediation and infrastructure improvement projects Coordinate incidents, changes, and operational priorities across the Network team Work closely with senior management and stakeholders to align technical and business priorities Manage vendor maintenance activities and assess operational impact Support workload planning, resource coordination, and project delivery Maintain clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Network Team Lead Skills & Experience Strong enterprise networking experience across routing, switching, and security Hands-on technical expertise with Palo Alto, Aruba, Cisco Nexus, MPLS, and SolarWinds Previous experience in a senior or lead Network Engineering position Proven ability to plan, organise, and deliver technical projects Experience supporting BAU operations alongside project-based work Good understanding of ITSM processes including incident and change management Strong organisational and coordination skills with attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly with senior leadership About the Role This role will require onsite presence in Glasgow 2 3 days per week. The successful candidate will be someone who remains technically strong and hands-on, while also being capable of leading initiatives, coordinating priorities, and acting as a key point of communication within the Network team and wider business. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Network Team Lead 6-Month Contract VIQU IT has a customer seeking an experienced Network Team Lead to join their team, combining strong hands-on technical networking expertise with excellent leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills. This is a varied and hands-on role where you will act as a senior figure within the Network team, supporting both business-as-usual (BAU) operations and the successful planning and delivery of network-related projects and remediation activities. While remaining technically involved, this role will also require close collaboration with senior management, coordination across teams, and oversight of project and operational priorities. Network Team Lead Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across the network infrastructure environment Support BAU network operations, ensuring performance, stability, and security Plan and deliver remediation and infrastructure improvement projects Coordinate incidents, changes, and operational priorities across the Network team Work closely with senior management and stakeholders to align technical and business priorities Manage vendor maintenance activities and assess operational impact Support workload planning, resource coordination, and project delivery Maintain clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Network Team Lead Skills & Experience Strong enterprise networking experience across routing, switching, and security Hands-on technical expertise with Palo Alto, Aruba, Cisco Nexus, MPLS, and SolarWinds Previous experience in a senior or lead Network Engineering position Proven ability to plan, organise, and deliver technical projects Experience supporting BAU operations alongside project-based work Good understanding of ITSM processes including incident and change management Strong organisational and coordination skills with attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly with senior leadership About the Role This role will require onsite presence in Glasgow 2 3 days per week. The successful candidate will be someone who remains technically strong and hands-on, while also being capable of leading initiatives, coordinating priorities, and acting as a key point of communication within the Network team and wider business. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
Technical Lead (AWS / PYTHON - Platform & Microservices) West Midlands based office - remote role with fortnightly office trips 90K - 102K We're currently partnering with a market-leading, technology-driven organisation undergoing a major digital evolution, and they're looking to appoint an experienced Technical Lead to help shape the next phase of their platform engineering journey. This is a high-impact opportunity for a hands-on technical leader to take ownership of a business-critical cloud platform, driving architectural direction, engineering excellence, and long-term platform scalability. You'll work closely with architecture, digital and product teams to define standards, modernise services, and build robust, scalable solutions that support significant organisational growth. Technical Leadership & Architecture responsibilities Define and evolve technical architecture in collaboration with enterprise architecture stakeholders Shape deployment, configuration and operational practices to drive consistency, automation and reliability Design and evolve AWS-based serverless microservices and APIs Make pragmatic architectural decisions that balance delivery pace, cost and long-term maintainability Ensure solutions are designed for scalability, resilience and operational supportability Contribute to infrastructure-as-code approaches for service deployment and platform evolution Platform Ownership & Engineering Excellence Take ownership of overall platform health and technical quality Ensure systems are stable, observable and well-supported in production Drive improvements across: Testing and code quality CI/CD pipelines and release management Infrastructure-as-code practices Enhance resilience, performance and operational reliability Ensure technical documentation is maintained and knowledge is shared across the wider engineering function Essential Experience Strong hands-on backend development experience with Python Deep expertise in AWS serverless architecture , including: Lambda / API Gateway /S3 / SQS/SNS / EventBridge / Step Functions Proven experience designing and delivering microservices and event-driven architectures Strong experience supporting production systems, including monitoring, debugging and incident response Experience defining and embedding engineering standards and delivery best practices Strong understanding of API design, systems integration and distributed system principles Experience leading technical design and architectural decision-making Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as CDK, CloudFormation or Terraform A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor engineers and influence technical direction Desirable Experience with AWS data services such as Glue / Redshift Exposure to SaaS platform integrations Experience in platform modernisation or large-scale transformation programmes Please apply asap if interested - GleeIT At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Technical Lead (AWS / PYTHON - Platform & Microservices) West Midlands based office - remote role with fortnightly office trips 90K - 102K We're currently partnering with a market-leading, technology-driven organisation undergoing a major digital evolution, and they're looking to appoint an experienced Technical Lead to help shape the next phase of their platform engineering journey. This is a high-impact opportunity for a hands-on technical leader to take ownership of a business-critical cloud platform, driving architectural direction, engineering excellence, and long-term platform scalability. You'll work closely with architecture, digital and product teams to define standards, modernise services, and build robust, scalable solutions that support significant organisational growth. Technical Leadership & Architecture responsibilities Define and evolve technical architecture in collaboration with enterprise architecture stakeholders Shape deployment, configuration and operational practices to drive consistency, automation and reliability Design and evolve AWS-based serverless microservices and APIs Make pragmatic architectural decisions that balance delivery pace, cost and long-term maintainability Ensure solutions are designed for scalability, resilience and operational supportability Contribute to infrastructure-as-code approaches for service deployment and platform evolution Platform Ownership & Engineering Excellence Take ownership of overall platform health and technical quality Ensure systems are stable, observable and well-supported in production Drive improvements across: Testing and code quality CI/CD pipelines and release management Infrastructure-as-code practices Enhance resilience, performance and operational reliability Ensure technical documentation is maintained and knowledge is shared across the wider engineering function Essential Experience Strong hands-on backend development experience with Python Deep expertise in AWS serverless architecture , including: Lambda / API Gateway /S3 / SQS/SNS / EventBridge / Step Functions Proven experience designing and delivering microservices and event-driven architectures Strong experience supporting production systems, including monitoring, debugging and incident response Experience defining and embedding engineering standards and delivery best practices Strong understanding of API design, systems integration and distributed system principles Experience leading technical design and architectural decision-making Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as CDK, CloudFormation or Terraform A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor engineers and influence technical direction Desirable Experience with AWS data services such as Glue / Redshift Exposure to SaaS platform integrations Experience in platform modernisation or large-scale transformation programmes Please apply asap if interested - GleeIT At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
